| 00:00 | 00:00Daljit Nagra finds interesting programmes in the BBC's poetry archive. 00:301/2Ian McEwan's novel reimagines life and times in the 1980s
| 00:001/2Stories of interfering new friends, passionate love and the will for happiness.
| 00:002/2Stories of a father’s disapproval, a garden party, grief and short-lived joy.
| 00:001/2London, 1711: An architect sets to work on some new churches.
| 00:002/218th-century architect Nicholas Dyer is under suspicion.
| 00:00The War Doctor is officially a war criminal. But Cardinal Ollistra needs his skills.
| 00:002019. The bee is extinct. Can new technology provide the answer? 00:45The perfect murder, planned and executed with unerring precision. Unless...
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| 01:00 | 01:40Blue Peter editor Biddy Baxter chooses Paul Robeson and Mozart. 01:50Katie Hims' heartrending story of separated twins and their search for one another.
| 01:006/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue. 01:306/6All seems lost. Could the smallest of creatures come to humanity’s aid?
| 01:001/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen. 01:301/4When Inspector Alan Grant takes a train to the Highlands, a man's body is found.
| 01:002/4Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective. 01:302/4Why was the victim heading to the Highlands?
| 01:003/4Amateur sleuth Lady Violet Strange tries to solve a murder with apparently no clues. 01:303/4Inspector Alan Grant is faced with a new obsession.
| 01:00A darkly imaginative exploration of the life and career of horror legend, Bela Lugosi.
| 01:00As Carter Brandon struggles for love, the only person who understands is his baby cousin.
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| 02:00 | | 02:006/10There’s a surprise request for Charlie to visit a man of profound influence. 02:151/5An email friendship between a BBC journalist and an Iraq-based academic. 02:302/6Damien Trench is lured into the murky world of television panel shows.
| 02:007/10Charlie, Miranda, and synthetic human Adam, make an eventful trip. 02:152/5A curious friendship has grown up between journalist Bee Rowlatt and May Witwit. 02:306/6Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics, despite being nowhere near the stadium.
| 02:008/10Charlie and Miranda share a romantic moment before making a difficult visit. 02:153/5May pleas with Bee to help her and her husband escape. 02:302/2From screen-washers to the spirit of Christmas. More comic monologues from Maureen Lipman.
| 02:009/10Charlie and Miranda plan to adopt young Mark, but Adam makes an untimely intervention. 02:154/5Bee and May realise that they must plan May's escape far more professionally. 02:302/4When Sophie tries to make the salon more popular, she unwittingly attracts protesters.
| 02:004/4Blind detective Max Carrados tries to thwart master criminal Fane. 02:304/4Inspector Alan Grant returns to London to clear up the death mystery.
| 02:303/3After Henry’s decision to surprise his bride, relations at court are delicate
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| 03:00 | 03:00Quick-fire sketches and a rollicking trip to Rasputin's Russia. From May 1974. 03:308/21The outcome of a Parisian photoshoot is ruined, so it has to be redone – on a budget.
| 03:006/13New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he? 03:305/6Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency?
| 03:0012/26Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise. 03:303/5Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up.
| 03:0012/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid. 03:304/6The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.
| 03:00The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. 03:302/4Busy monitoring phone calls, Simon is learning a lot about his family.
| 03:0010/10As British public unrest reaches fever pitch, Charlie takes care of the synthetic human. 03:155/5Bee has arranged a university place for May, but then her husband Ali's visa is refused. 03:302/4Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden.
| 03:451/5Carter Brandon and his curmudgeonly uncle's first day out - down the pub.
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| 04:00 | 04:004 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
| 04:005/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. 04:302/4Poppy promises Maimie that she'll write a good review of the pantomime she appears in.
| 04:006/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Carmen Callil and Victoria Glendinning. 04:301/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
| 04:005/6James Walton hosts the literary quiz, discussing the Twilight author with his guests. 04:302/4From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a troubled tea dance with a drag spectacular.
| 04:005/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:301/6Discarded! Deserted! Poppy can't see any hope when her boyfriend ditches her.
| 04:007/10Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe 04:303/4As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.
| 04:00Young Barbara has finally found love but what will her parents think? 04:306/6Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
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| 05:00 | 05:001/2Stories of interfering new friends, passionate love and the will for happiness.
| 05:002/2Stories of a father’s disapproval, a garden party, grief and short-lived joy.
| 05:001/2London, 1711: An architect sets to work on some new churches.
| 05:002/218th-century architect Nicholas Dyer is under suspicion.
| 05:002/218th-century architect Nicholas Dyer is under suspicion.
| 05:001/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard. 05:303/6As the islanders argue over the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
| 05:00A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
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| 06:00 | 06:006/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue. 06:306/6All seems lost. Could the smallest of creatures come to humanity’s aid?
| 06:001/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen. 06:301/4When Inspector Alan Grant takes a train to the Highlands, a man's body is found.
| 06:002/4Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective. 06:302/4Why was the victim heading to the Highlands?
| 06:003/4Amateur sleuth Lady Violet Strange tries to solve a murder with apparently no clues. 06:303/4Inspector Alan Grant is faced with a new obsession.
| 06:004/4Blind detective Max Carrados tries to thwart master criminal Fane. 06:304/4Inspector Alan Grant returns to London to clear up the death mystery.
| 06:00As Carter Brandon struggles for love, the only person who understands is his baby cousin.
| 06:00Daljit Nagra selects the best poems from the BBC's poetry archive. 06:302/2There’s a surprise request for Charlie to visit a man of profound influence.
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| 07:00 | 07:006/10There’s a surprise request for Charlie to visit a man of profound influence. 07:151/5An email friendship between a BBC journalist and an Iraq-based academic. 07:302/6Damien Trench is lured into the murky world of television panel shows.
| 07:007/10Charlie, Miranda, and synthetic human Adam, make an eventful trip. 07:152/5A curious friendship has grown up between journalist Bee Rowlatt and May Witwit. 07:306/6Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics, despite being nowhere near the stadium.
| 07:008/10Charlie and Miranda share a romantic moment before making a difficult visit. 07:153/5May pleas with Bee to help her and her husband escape. 07:302/2From screen-washers to the spirit of Christmas. More comic monologues from Maureen Lipman.
| 07:009/10Charlie and Miranda plan to adopt young Mark, but Adam makes an untimely intervention. 07:154/5Bee and May realise that they must plan May's escape far more professionally. 07:302/4When Sophie tries to make the salon more popular, she unwittingly attracts protesters.
| 07:0010/10As British public unrest reaches fever pitch, Charlie takes care of the synthetic human. 07:155/5Bee has arranged a university place for May, but then her husband Ali's visa is refused. 07:302/4Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden.
| 07:303/3After Henry’s decision to surprise his bride, relations at court are delicate
| 07:40Comedian Brian Conley chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and Frankie Valli. 07:50An email friendship between a BBC journalist and an Iraq-based academic.
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| 08:00 | 08:006/13New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he? 08:305/6Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency?
| 08:0012/26Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise. 08:303/5Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up.
| 08:0012/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid. 08:304/6The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.
| 08:00The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. 08:302/4Busy monitoring phone calls, Simon is learning a lot about his family.
| 08:007/10Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe 08:303/4As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.
| 08:451/5Carter Brandon and his curmudgeonly uncle's first day out - down the pub.
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| 09:00 | 09:005/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. 09:302/4Poppy promises Maimie that she'll write a good review of the pantomime she appears in.
| 09:006/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Carmen Callil and Victoria Glendinning. 09:301/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
| 09:005/6James Walton hosts the literary quiz, discussing the Twilight author with his guests. 09:302/4From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a troubled tea dance with a drag spectacular.
| 09:005/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 09:301/6Discarded! Deserted! Poppy can't see any hope when her boyfriend ditches her.
| 09:001/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard. 09:303/6As the islanders argue over the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
| 09:00Young Barbara has finally found love but what will her parents think? 09:306/6Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
| 09:00Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray make merry at the court of Henry VIII. 09:309/21Janet starts dating a BBC announcer, resulting in Michael become insanely jealous.
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| 10:00 | 10:001/2Stories of interfering new friends, passionate love and the will for happiness.
| 10:002/2Stories of a father’s disapproval, a garden party, grief and short-lived joy.
| 10:001/2London, 1711: An architect sets to work on some new churches.
| 10:002/218th-century architect Nicholas Dyer is under suspicion.
| 10:00A darkly imaginative exploration of the life and career of horror legend, Bela Lugosi.
| 10:00A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
| 10:004 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Martin Sheen.
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| 11:00 | 11:006/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue. 11:306/6All seems lost. Could the smallest of creatures come to humanity’s aid?
| 11:001/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen. 11:301/4When Inspector Alan Grant takes a train to the Highlands, a man's body is found.
| 11:002/4Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective. 11:302/4Why was the victim heading to the Highlands?
| 11:003/4Amateur sleuth Lady Violet Strange tries to solve a murder with apparently no clues. 11:303/4Inspector Alan Grant is faced with a new obsession.
| 11:004/4Blind detective Max Carrados tries to thwart master criminal Fane. 11:304/4Inspector Alan Grant returns to London to clear up the death mystery.
| 11:00As Carter Brandon struggles for love, the only person who understands is his baby cousin.
| 11:00Daljit Nagra selects the best poems from the BBC's poetry archive. 11:302/2There’s a surprise request for Charlie to visit a man of profound influence.
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| 12:00 | 12:006/10There’s a surprise request for Charlie to visit a man of profound influence. 12:151/5An email friendship between a BBC journalist and an Iraq-based academic. 12:302/6Damien Trench is lured into the murky world of television panel shows.
| 12:007/10Charlie, Miranda, and synthetic human Adam, make an eventful trip. 12:152/5A curious friendship has grown up between journalist Bee Rowlatt and May Witwit. 12:306/6Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics, despite being nowhere near the stadium.
| 12:008/10Charlie and Miranda share a romantic moment before making a difficult visit. 12:153/5May pleas with Bee to help her and her husband escape. 12:302/2From screen-washers to the spirit of Christmas. More comic monologues from Maureen Lipman.
| 12:009/10Charlie and Miranda plan to adopt young Mark, but Adam makes an untimely intervention. 12:154/5Bee and May realise that they must plan May's escape far more professionally. 12:302/4When Sophie tries to make the salon more popular, she unwittingly attracts protesters.
| 12:0010/10As British public unrest reaches fever pitch, Charlie takes care of the synthetic human. 12:155/5Bee has arranged a university place for May, but then her husband Ali's visa is refused. 12:302/4Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden.
| 12:303/3After Henry’s decision to surprise his bride, relations at court are delicate
| 12:40Comedian Brian Conley chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and Frankie Valli. 12:50An email friendship between a BBC journalist and an Iraq-based academic.
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| 13:00 | 13:006/13New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he? 13:305/6Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency?
| 13:0012/26Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise. 13:303/5Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up.
| 13:0012/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid. 13:304/6The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.
| 13:00The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. 13:302/4Busy monitoring phone calls, Simon is learning a lot about his family.
| 13:007/10Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe 13:303/4As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.
| 13:451/5Carter Brandon and his curmudgeonly uncle's first day out - down the pub.
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| 14:00 | 14:005/6James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker. 14:302/4Poppy promises Maimie that she'll write a good review of the pantomime she appears in.
| 14:006/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Carmen Callil and Victoria Glendinning. 14:301/6Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
| 14:005/6James Walton hosts the literary quiz, discussing the Twilight author with his guests. 14:302/4From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a troubled tea dance with a drag spectacular.
| 14:005/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 14:301/6Discarded! Deserted! Poppy can't see any hope when her boyfriend ditches her.
| 14:001/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard. 14:303/6As the islanders argue over the club, Irene faces a dilemma over a talking dog.
| 14:00Young Barbara has finally found love but what will her parents think? 14:306/6Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
| 14:00Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray make merry at the court of Henry VIII. 14:309/21Janet starts dating a BBC announcer, resulting in Michael become insanely jealous.
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| 15:00 | 15:001/2Stories of interfering new friends, passionate love and the will for happiness.
| 15:002/2Stories of a father’s disapproval, a garden party, grief and short-lived joy.
| 15:001/2London, 1711: An architect sets to work on some new churches.
| 15:002/218th-century architect Nicholas Dyer is under suspicion.
| 15:00A darkly imaginative exploration of the life and career of horror legend, Bela Lugosi.
| 15:00A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
| 15:004 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Martin Sheen.
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| 16:00 | 16:006/6With no clear murder suspect, the removal men's arrival helps Wimsey to spot a vital clue. 16:306/6All seems lost. Could the smallest of creatures come to humanity’s aid?
| 16:001/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen. 16:301/4When Inspector Alan Grant takes a train to the Highlands, a man's body is found.
| 16:002/4Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective. 16:302/4Why was the victim heading to the Highlands?
| 16:003/4Amateur sleuth Lady Violet Strange tries to solve a murder with apparently no clues. 16:303/4Inspector Alan Grant is faced with a new obsession.
| 16:004/4Blind detective Max Carrados tries to thwart master criminal Fane. 16:304/4Inspector Alan Grant returns to London to clear up the death mystery.
| 16:00The War Doctor is officially a war criminal. But Cardinal Ollistra needs his skills.
| 16:002019. The bee is extinct. Can new technology provide the answer? 16:45The perfect murder, planned and executed with unerring precision. Unless...
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| 17:00 | 17:006/10There’s a surprise request for Charlie to visit a man of profound influence. 17:151/5An email friendship between a BBC journalist and an Iraq-based academic. 17:302/6Damien Trench is lured into the murky world of television panel shows.
| 17:007/10Charlie, Miranda, and synthetic human Adam, make an eventful trip. 17:152/5A curious friendship has grown up between journalist Bee Rowlatt and May Witwit. 17:306/6Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics, despite being nowhere near the stadium.
| 17:008/10Charlie and Miranda share a romantic moment before making a difficult visit. 17:153/5May pleas with Bee to help her and her husband escape. 17:302/2From screen-washers to the spirit of Christmas. More comic monologues from Maureen Lipman.
| 17:009/10Charlie and Miranda plan to adopt young Mark, but Adam makes an untimely intervention. 17:154/5Bee and May realise that they must plan May's escape far more professionally. 17:302/4When Sophie tries to make the salon more popular, she unwittingly attracts protesters.
| 17:0010/10As British public unrest reaches fever pitch, Charlie takes care of the synthetic human. 17:155/5Bee has arranged a university place for May, but then her husband Ali's visa is refused. 17:302/4Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden.
| 17:00As Carter Brandon struggles for love, the only person who understands is his baby cousin.
| 17:00Daljit Nagra selects the best poems from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:302/2There’s a surprise request for Charlie to visit a man of profound influence.
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| 18:00 | 18:006/13New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he? 18:305/6Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency?
| 18:0012/26Neddie Seagoon is Samuel Pepys and he is having trouble with a flea called Francoise. 18:303/5Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up.
| 18:0012/16The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid. 18:304/6The sofa-bound presenters look at cults and the plight of the homeless.
| 18:00The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. 18:302/4Busy monitoring phone calls, Simon is learning a lot about his family.
| 18:007/10Station master Horace steps up to the crease to save the sleepy station. Stars Arthur Lowe 18:303/4As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.
| 18:303/3After Henry’s decision to surprise his bride, relations at court are delicate
| 18:40Comedian Brian Conley chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and Frankie Valli. 18:50An email friendship between a BBC journalist and an Iraq-based academic.
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| 19:00 | 19:006/20Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with three hours of comedy, guests and games.
| 19:007/20Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with three hours of comedy, guests and games.
| 19:008/20Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with three hours of comedy, guests and games.
| 19:009/20Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with three hours of comedy, guests and games.
| 19:0010/20Comedian and broadcaster Jake Yapp with three hours of comedy, guests and games.
| 19:451/5Carter Brandon and his curmudgeonly uncle's first day out - down the pub.
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| 20:00 | | | | | | 20:00Young Barbara has finally found love but what will her parents think? 20:306/6Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
| 20:00Kenneth Williams and Ted Ray make merry at the court of Henry VIII. 20:309/21Janet starts dating a BBC announcer, resulting in Michael become insanely jealous.
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| 21:00 | | | | | | 21:00A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
| 21:004 Extra's extended edition. Kirsty Young chats to Martin Sheen.
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| 22:00 | 22:002/8Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute. 22:303/4Peter Andre is revealed as the most dangerous man on Earth by the 'one-woman Fast Show'.
| 22:003/4Geoff and Linda prepare a party to celebrate the humble crayfish - by boiling them. 22:303/6A safety procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear.
| 22:001/6Joanna’s making Roger’s New Year resolutions, including a marriage reboot. 22:302/6The Welsh comedian sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.
| 22:002/4Has Dave crossed a line when he tries to befriend his food delivery driver? 22:302/4Sean and Hamish board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh listeners
| 22:005/6Historian Antonia Fraser shares her guilty secrets with Stephen Mangan. 22:303/6Our heroine aims to be the face of Social Services.
| 22:006/6A show that starts by going to the dogs, ending with perhaps the oldest hymn in the world. 22:304/4Ross Noble presents a magazine show with studio guests and stories from around Britain.
| 22:006/6Maddox's future is uncertain as a rather shady character plans to buy the newspaper. 22:303/4The aspiring politicians of the new political Party try to grapple with law and order.
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| 23:00 | 23:002/11Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 23:305/6The satirist ponders the Jane Austen industry and car user manuals.
| 23:006/6Bill Oddie reads from his diaries about an Outward Bound course. 23:301/4The comedian proposes new ways to solve the lack of understanding between different faiths
| 23:006/6Rugby’s a class game and Andy’s got some worrying news for Nick. 23:30Mae asks why some people more susceptible to addiction than others.
| 23:006/6Pondering his life as a cartoonist proves to be more dangerous and revealing than intended 23:154/5Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity. 23:301/4Liam Williams recounts his youthful misadventures from Garforth to Cambridge University.
| 23:002/4The show that looks behind the scenes at the life and work of the star impressionist. 23:30James confesses to being in love with ScHoolboy Q's Blank Face LP.
| 23:002/6TV racing can't bring Ben out of his coma, so what use is his predicting the winners? 23:301/6Satan thinks humans can't handle knowledge, but the professor thinks they can.
| 23:003/5Michael Fish's secrets are revealed, and East 17 move house. 23:304/4Simon Bligh hosts the stand-up with Andrew Maxwell, Pierre Hollins and Simon Evans.
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